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When to remove painter's tape?
Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door
trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Thanks a lot! - Andy |
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When to remove painter's tape?
Surfingbull wrote:
Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Thanks a lot! - Andy Yes, remove the paint right away - before the new coat of paint sets. If left until the paint dries, the paint film is part of the tape and the tape can pull away part of the paint film. When I have to tape a newly painted surface, I wait until the new paint is cured. Always pull the tape back on itself, not straight out from the surface - helps keep it from pulling off new paint. I'm always careful to press hard along the edge of the tape so that paint doesn't seep under it. |
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When to remove painter's tape?
I always figure the tape is my 'safety net' to catch when I get the shakes
and flub up. I try not to get too much paint on the tape itself so as to keep from building too big a bond between the tape and the painted surface. Then, in the case of where I have had to (or accidently) get more paint on the tape to the point it might pull off paint, I use a sharp utility knife to score the paint at the tape. This works best in areas where there is a right angle between the painted surface and the tape, such as along door casing or baseboard. "Surfingbull" wrote in message ... Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Thanks a lot! - Andy |
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When to remove painter's tape?
Surfingbull wrote:
Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Almost immediately after painting, for sure before the paint dries. For most junctions, you can make better use of the paint pad with the two little wheels on it. For those of us who've never mastered cutting in, this gizmo is a miracle. I just painted four rooms and a hall with doors, closets, windows, etc., with ceilings a different color than the walls, and used no tape at all - just the pad thingy. |
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On Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:23:42 -0500, "HeyBub"
wrote: Surfingbull wrote: Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Almost immediately after painting, for sure before the paint dries. For most junctions, you can make better use of the paint pad with the two little wheels on it. For those of us who've never mastered cutting in, this gizmo is a miracle. I just painted four rooms and a hall with doors, closets, windows, etc., with ceilings a different color than the walls, and used no tape at all - just the pad thingy. I bought some of these pads one day to trim paint. "Bubba" said: "If they had these when he was a kid, he would have been a "painter". |
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When to remove painter's tape?
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:18:12 -0700 (PDT), JIMMIE
wrote: On Sep 15, 10:23*pm, "HeyBub" wrote: For most junctions, you can make better use of the paint pad with the two little wheels on it. For those of us who've never mastered cutting in, this gizmo is a miracle. I just painted four rooms and a hall with doors, closets, windows, etc., with ceilings a different color than the walls, and used no tape at all - just the pad thingy. Did I get the wrong ones? I tried this pads and they left little streaks where they didn't paint. They were tiny but very visible. I had to go back and cut in anyway. I also use the pad with the wheels, and agree it's a miracle tool. There are some nuances to using it that takes a bit of practice (but less than other ways to do it) -- making sure every little bristle on the pad gets paint while the wheels NEVER get paint on them (try loading it from the open tray of paint where you can hold it flat over the surface and slide it around a bit) The one I have doesn't have a foam pad; it looks a bit like velcro with short bristles; got it at Home Depot. You still have to roll over the area as close as you can get, but you need to do that with brush cut-in also. Josh |
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When to remove painter's tape?
JIMMIE wrote:
On Sep 15, 10:23 pm, "HeyBub" wrote: Surfingbull wrote: Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Almost immediately after painting, for sure before the paint dries. For most junctions, you can make better use of the paint pad with the two little wheels on it. For those of us who've never mastered cutting in, this gizmo is a miracle. I just painted four rooms and a hall with doors, closets, windows, etc., with ceilings a different color than the walls, and used no tape at all - just the pad thingy. Did I get the wrong ones? I tried this pads and they left little streaks where they didn't paint. They were tiny but very visible. I had to go back and cut in anyway. Hmm. Several ideas: 1. You may not have had enough paint on the pad. 2. You can go back and forth with the device until all the area that needs paint gets paint. 3. The pads are moderately adjustable, so you may have to move the pad a smidgen to match the area you're attacking. |
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When to remove painter's tape?
On Sep 15, 7:46*pm, Surfingbull wrote:
Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. *I covered the door trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. *Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. *I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. *This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Thanks a lot! - Andy I always remove as soon as I can so the paint doesn't cure. If I have to leave it on for a second coat, I cut the junction with a utility knife to separate the paint on the wall (or trim) from the paint on the tape. |
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When to remove painter's tape?
Surfingbull wrote:
Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Thanks a lot! - Andy A pro painter told me about a great trick. Using very little paint on the brush, wipe it on the wall in a place you will be painting with the same colour so that the brush has very little paint left. Run this over the tape edge and the surface being painted. Do about 8 - 10 feet. By the time you are done you can come back and paint over it with the thicker coat and then remove the tape. You should get almost flawless lines/ edges. |
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When to remove painter's tape?
On Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:46:55 -0700 (PDT), Surfingbull
wrote: Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Thanks a lot! - Andy Remove it soon. Personally, I get better edge with a steady hand, as long as that will last. |
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When to remove painter's tape?
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:55:45 -0400, Phisherman
wrote: Remove it soon. Personally, I get better edge with a steady hand, as long as that will last. When the hand slips a bit or the paint runs, a damp painter's rag will clean it up. Rather fast. |
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When to remove painter's tape?
Phisherman wrote:
On Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:46:55 -0700 (PDT), Surfingbull wrote: Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Thanks a lot! - Andy Remove it soon. Personally, I get better edge with a steady hand, as long as that will last. God invented painter's tape for those of us who don't have a steady hand. Try as I may, over many years of painting, tape is the only way for me - have tried pads, fine brushes, little brushes, etc. |
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When to remove painter's tape?
wrote in message m... Phisherman wrote: On Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:46:55 -0700 (PDT), Surfingbull wrote: Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do. Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry? Thanks a lot! - Andy Remove it soon. Personally, I get better edge with a steady hand, as long as that will last. God invented painter's tape for those of us who don't have a steady hand. Try as I may, over many years of painting, tape is the only way for me - have tried pads, fine brushes, little brushes, etc. Umm, if you're utterly incompetent at cutting in, how about a straight metal edge which you slide along the wall as you paint? I've never understood painter's tape. It's nuts. You won't know if you painted under it until you remove it, and then it's too late. What's so hard about cutting in with a brush? Ifyou have shaky hands, use a smaller brush. Failing that, slide a metal edging tool along the edge, moving as you go. It's not exactly difficult. Sheesh. |
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